September 14, 2018 – COMMUNITY EVENTS

BISHOP LUERS 60TH ANNIVERSARY HOMECOMING
When: Fri. Sept. 14
Where: Bishop Luers HS,
Add’l: Events open with the celebration of Mass at 4:30 p.m. After Mass, the Distinguished Knight Award recipients will be announced. A tailgate dinner will be available at 5:30 p.m. The highlight game will place Bishop Luers against North Side in the stadium at 7 p.m.

SOUTHSIDE OPTIMIST CLUB FUNDRAISER AT JOHNNY APPLESEED FESTIVAL
When: Sat. & Sun.
Sept. 15 & 16
Where: Johnny Appleseed/ Archer Parks
Add’l: This will be the Club’s 37th year to provide ham, beans and corn bread. The Southside Optimist Club “BRINGS OUT THE BEST IN KIDS,” by providing hope and positive vision for the past 62 years, because they value all children and want to help them develop to their full potentials.
Contact: Jim and Barbara Lambert, 260-747-7907

COMMUNITY DIVERSITY AWARDS CELEBRATION
When: Fri. Sept. 21, 8:30a in the
Where: Purdue University Fort Wayne
Add’l: The Diversity Awards Breakfast is designed to honor the contributions of local immigrants and refugees, as well as the organizations and individuals who support them. The event will honor individuals and organizations in six categories.
Cost: FREE and a light breakfast is provided. RSVP by visiting www.WelcomingFW.org

FALL BONSAI DISPLAY
When: Sat. Sept. 15, 10a-3p
Where: Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S Calhoun St. 46802
What: Explore a forest of miniature trees carefully trained and pruned by members of our local bonsai club. Elms, maples, junipers and other familiar plants look just like their outdoor cousins – but a fraction of their size! The club also grows tropical bonsai that don’t need special winter treatment. Learn about the fascinating hobby or just enjoy “a stroll in the miniature forest.” Bonsai pots and young plants will be available to purchase. Sponsored by the Fort Wayne Bonsai Club.
Cost: Enjoy a special admission price that day: $3/adult, $2/child; children 2 and under, free. For more info, call 260-427-6440

FGC: FABULOUS FALL FLOWERS
When: Sat, Sept. 22, 11a–1p
Where: Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S Calhoun St. 46802
What: Nothing says fall like beautiful autumn flowers! Join us this month as we learn about blossoms that open at the end of the growing season, such as chrysanthemums and asters. Are fall flowers annuals or perennials? Do they attract bees and butterflies? Which ones can you grow at home? While you visit, you can create a simple fall flower to take home for decorating.

FORKS OF THE WABASH PIONEER FESTIVAL
When: Sat. & Sun, Sept. 22 & 23
Where: Huntington County Fairgrounds
Add’l: The festival celebrates Indiana life in the early- to mid-1800s, when Native Americans, white settlers and French traders populated the area. More information at www.pioneerfestival.org
Cost: $3 for adults, $1 for students of any age, and free for children under 5.

“THAT’S MY JAM” CANNING CLASS
When: Thurs. Sept. 27, 6-9p
Where: Ivy Tech Community College, 3701 Dean Dr. 46835
Add’l: “That’s My Jam: Canning and Food Preservation” will lead you through all of the steps you need to know to preserve seasonal foods for the whole year ’round. The class will focus on canning and freezing fresh produce, jams, and jellies. To register or learn more about IvyLiving classes, visit IvyTech.edu/fortwayne/living

ONE NIGHT WITHOUT A HOME
When: Fri. Oct. 19
Where: Charis House, 431 Fairmount Pl. 46808
Add’l: The event is intended to give participants a glimpse of being homeless while also raising awareness about homelessness and raising funds for The Rescue Mission. More info at www.therescuemission .net/onenight2018

LANTERN TOURS
When: Sat. Oct. 20, 6-10:30p
Where: The Old Fort, 1201 Spy Run Ave.
Add’l: Explore the Fort by night and hear tales of actual encounters with the Fort’s ghosts as told by re-enactors, visitors and “ghost watchers”. Maybe the Old Fort’s resident ghost, Lt. Ostrander, will join us in welcoming you!
Cost: $5 age 10 & up; children 9 and under FREE.
Contact: www.oldfortwayne.org or (260) 437-2836

PURDUE VARSITY GLEE CLUB CONCERT
Where: John & Ruth Rhinehart Music Center
When: Fri. Oct. 26, 7p
Add’l: The Glee Club’s versatile repertoire includes gospel, vocal jazz, swing, contemporary hits, romantic ballads, classical selections, barbershop, folk, opera choruses, patriotic standards, country and novelty tunes.
Cost: Tickets are $25, adults and $10 for students and can be purchased at the door or on line at pfw.edu/tickets

EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS
When: Every Thursday, 7p
Where: Waynedale Branch Library, 2200 Lwr Huntington Rd 46819
Add’l: Emotions Anonymous (EA) is a program for achieving and maintaining emotional health. EA is based on the 12 steps as borrowed from AA, the Serenity Prayer, and belief in a Higher Power.
There are no fees or dues. Meetings are led not by professionals, but by the EA members themselves. Website: emotionsanonymous.org
Contact: Steve at 705-8468

TRAP & SKEET SHOOT
When: Noon, Every second & last Sunday of the month.
Where: Southwest Conservation Club, 5703 Bluffton Rd. 46809
Add’l: The only trap & skeet event held inside Fort Wayne city limits. Full 8 station skeet field with low & high house. And 5 station trap field.
Cost: $5 Per Round Of 25 Birds

MONTHLY MEETING
Who: Disorderly Bear Den
When: 2nd Thurs of month 6:30p
Where: Community Center, 233 W. Main Street
What: We are a non-profit, public charity that collects and gives away teddy bears and other stuffed animals to those in need. We do this all year and always need new or gently used animals of all types.
All donations may be tax deductible on your personal income tax and are greatly appreciated.
Contact: 260-409-9886

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